Hotels in the Vaucluse

déc 20, 2011

A selection of hotels in the Vaucluse

Avignon : Auberge de Cassagne. The hotel is at Le Pontet, near Avignon. A 19th century country house, it is set in three hectares of gardens with swimming pools inside and out. The auberge features fine local Provence materials and furniture and wonderful food from chef Philippe Boucher who trained with Bocuse and Georges Blanc. www.chateauxhotels.com/cassagne

Avignon: La Mirande. A beautiful 18th century building beside the Pope’s Palace in the heart of Avignon. This elegant hotel offers fine cuisine and courses in French cuisine for guests and for non-residents. www.chateauxhotels.com/mirande

Chateauneuf-du-Pape: Hostellerie du Château des Fines Roches. Fines Roches is an imposing château, once home to a marquis. This magnificent hotel looks out over the vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and gives views of the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux and the Palais des Papes at Avignon too. Enjoy the panoramic views of Provence. www.chateauxhotels.com/finesroches

Crillon Le Brave: Hotel Crillon le Brave. On the summit of this pretty medieval village, the hotel is made up of ancient village houses, renovated, narrow passageways and hidden courtyards. In the heart of Provence, the hotel has outstanding views of Mont Ventoux and the vineyards of the Rhone valley. It offers a typically Provençal blend of relaxation, elegance and refinement. Enjoy the mix of medieval history and modern comfort. www.crillonlebrave.com

Gordes: La Bastide de Gordes & Spa. A 16th century bastide built into the old ramparts of the renowned Provençal village, Gordes. The historic interior is charming; the hotel combines luxury and beauty. The terrace has spectacular views of the hills. The Spa centre offers health and beauty treatments. www.chateauxhotels.com/gordes

Gordes: Les Bories. The large estate here offers 2 swimming pools (one inside), beautiful gardens, olive trees, oaks and cypresses and a spa specializing in relaxing treatments. www.chateauxhotels.com/bories

Lourmarin : Auberge la Fenière. A tranquil hotel near the pretty Luberon village Lourmarin. Choose from bedrooms with contemporary design or gypsy caravans in the hotel grounds. Relax in the courtyard, among olive trees or on a terrace overlooking the Durance river. www.chateauxhotels.com/feniere

Ménerbes: Hostellerie le Roy Soleil. A charming ten-roomed hotel near the pretty Luberon village of Ménerbes. Enjoy all the perfumes and flavours of Provence in the gardens and restaurant of le Roy Soleil. www.chateauxhotels.com/roysoleil

La-Roque-sur-Pernes: Chateau la Roque. This stunning medieval castle stands high on rocks overlooking the small village of La-Roque-sur-Pernes. Beautifully restored, the hotel is near the pretty Provençal market village of L’Isle sur la Sorgue and the lovely village of Pernes-les-Fontaines. It gives fast access to Avignon too. With stunning views and a wonderful atmosphere, the hotel is a great base from which to explore Provence. www.chateauxhotels.com/laroque

Roussillon: Le Clos de la Glycine. This stylish 7-roomed hotel is in one of the most famous villages of the Luberon. Roussillon is well-known for its rich red ochres. Le Clos de la Glycine combines elegance and comfort – a good base from which to explore Roussillon and other Luberon villages. www.chateauxhotels.com/closglycine

Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt: Domaine des Andéols. An unusual establishment in the Luberon offering nine houses – the House of the Traveller, for example, or the House of Always. Domaine des Andéols offers two swimming pools, a steam room and views of vineyards and olive groves. www.chateauxhotels.com/andeols